Deck 7: Research Methods and Theory in Social Science

Question 1

Which is the major function of research design?

A)as a blueprint of the study
B)directional function
C)anticipatory function
D)collaborative function

Answer 1

collaborative function

Question 2

Which is not a component of theoretical idea?

A)concepts
B)variables
C)propositions
D)paradigm

Answer 2

paradigm

Question 3

…………………… is consider as an blueprint of research?

A)research question
B)research design
C)sampling
D)data collection

Answer 3

research design

Question 4

Communication, plan and …………………….. are the functions of research proposal put forwarded by Punch Keith?

A)contract
B)outline
C)outcome
D)action

Question 5

………………………… is an outline or blueprint of the research you want to do?

A)research question
B)research hypothesis
C)research proposal
D)theoretical framework

Question 6

"An American Dilemma" is a major work of …………………………?

A)eric anderson
B)marin albrow
C)gunnar myrdal
D)margaret archer

Question 7

A statement that containing one or more than variable, is called………………………?

A)hypothesis
B)propositions
C)concepts
D)inferential

Question 8

Find out odd one

A)descriptive research
B)explanatory research
C)pure research
D)correlational research

Question 9

Applying a general rule to specific phenomenon, it is known as ……………………..?

A)deduction
B)induction
C)variable
D)theory

Question 10

………………… measured on nominal or ordinal measurement scale?

A)continuous variable
B)polytamous variable
C)predictor variable
D)categorical variable

Question 11

A conscious endeavor to either hide or highlight something, it is termed as ….….?

A)bias
B)validity
C)concept
D)hypothesis

Question 12

Research conducted for knowledge expansion without any purpose of applicability. This research is known as …………………………?

A)exploratory research
B)analytical research
C)pure research
D)action research

Question 13

"Theory as a set of logically interrelated statements in the form of empirical assertions about propertied of infinite classes of events or things" who defined?

A)jack gibbs
B)braithwaite
C)arnold rose
D)john dewey

Question 14

"A set of logically interrelated concepts, definitions and proposition that explain and predict social facts or phenomena". The statement is related to ……………………..?

A)variables
B)theory
C)logical reasoning
D)objectivity

Question 15

Which of the following statement illustrates the role of theory in research?

A)theory constrain the study and narrow down to your topic
B)provide conceptual framework for a study
C)cannot be utilized to foresee further facts
D)summarize already known facts and information

Question 16

………………… is a sampling method, in which the subjects are deliberately chosen to be part of the sample with specific predetermined criteria?

A)snowball sampling
B)cluster sampling
C)stratified sampling
D)judgmental sampling

Question 17

Which method used to synthesis qualitative findings in a topic or systematic based data?

A)meta summary
B)rapid view
C)meta-analysis
D)meta synthesis

Question 18

Which among the following is merit of the census method?

A)collect information on specific events
B)results are valid and bias free
C)total enumeration of all things in the \populace\
D)possibility to resurvey the same sample

Question 19

What is the reason for discard the census method?

A)the cost is high
B)time consuming
C)large efforts and energy
D)all the above

Question 20

The researcher didn't have an accurate list of population or no other sampling is suitable. The researcher can use ………………………….?

A)convenience sampling
B)quota sampling
C)snowball sampling
D)cluster sampling

Question 21

………………is an indepth comprehensive study of a person, unit, institution etc.?

A)sample survey
B)case-study
C)content analysis
D)census survey

Question 22

……………… is a way to systematically solve the research problem.

A)research question
B)research methodology
C)research planning
D)research literature

Question 23

All men are Mortal, A is a man, A is mortal. This is an example for…………………..?

A)deduction
B)enumerative induction
C)induction
D)analytic induction

Question 24

Which of the following is not a requisites of a good scientific method?

A)careful logical analysis of the problem and separating its element
B)use of experimental or statistical method in analysing and summarizing data
C)expression of variable in quantitative terms
D)providing normative and personal judgement on facts

Question 25

According to Eigelberner, Find out the best personal qualities of a researcher?

A)ability to scientific imagination to construct hypothesis
B)manipulative skill and persistence to carry thorough the experiment
C)the reasoning which coordinated individual facts into a principle
D)all of the above